TINA HINCHLEY
When farmers talk, it makes a difference
It was just a week ago that Duane and I were rushing around finishing up chores, packing clothes and trying to remember if we forgot anything. We were headed to the Madison airport for the fall fly-in with other members of Wisconsin Farmers Union.
Even when it is hot, a tour hits the spot
The forecast was right about the heat and the humidity.
Hosting this year’s Wisconsin Farm to Table
I thought to myself, “We are done hosting special events. Why do we do this to ourselves?”
Finding help in an unexpected place
I am new to the position on the board of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Take a day to do something dairy
The sunsets the past week have been beautiful. The haze that was lingering in the air, clouding the sun, created a stunning, fluorescent orange.
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Summer fun for everyone
Summer school is in full swing in our area, giving parents an option to keep their children in a safe and fun place that the kids are familiar with.
Rock picking: A family adventure
When my father-in-law, Keith Hinchley, was alive, he would beep his horn at the end of the barn and tell me that the neighbors were already in the fields.
Safety first
Spring is here. Birds signal the change of weather for me. Robins are back searching for worms in the grass or on the driveway.
Driver’s licenses for all
Wisconsin is experiencing a labor crisis. It is no different than any other state.
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Animal talk
Having a variety of animals at our farm makes my days very exciting and cheerful.
Got work?
My first paid job that I had as a child was pulling weeds in my grandmother’s garden. She would be nearby pulling weeds too.
Egg-citing
A while back, I was gifted a used book that was written by a woman who was farming with her husband. They were both older and their children had grown and left their small farm.
Onward
How exciting it is to make New Year’s resolutions. This annual event rings in the new year to start off better, do more or less of something, and focus on personal improvement so I can live happier than the previous year.
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